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Director: Carine Tardieu
Cast: Pio Marmaï, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Vimala Pons, Raphaël Quenard
A young single father trying to find the strength to love. A feminist librarian, single by conviction, who’s decided that she won’t be a mother. A six-year-old child trying to find a place in a new family structure. By revealing their aspirations, their fears, their choices, Carine Tardieu depicts different ways in which humans create families.
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Director Carine Tardieu's 2025 drama The Ties That Bind Us offers a poignant, nuanced exploration of nontraditional family structures, as seen through the interconnected lives of a young single father, a feminist librarian, and a child searching for their place. With standout performances from Pio Marmaï, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, and Vimala Pons, this film provides a thoughtful, empathetic look at the diverse ways people build meaningful relationships and communities.
The Ties That Bind Us is a 2024 French-Belgian drama film co-written and directed by Carine Tardieu and starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Pio Marmaï and Vimala Pons. It premiered at the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival.
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